This silver tea set is crafted from pure silver and handcrafted using the traditional "shower-striking" technique. The shower-striking pattern—also known as the "milky-piercing" motif—is a highly distinctive decorative method in Eastern metalworking. Each tiny milky piercing is meticulously hammered into place, one by one, by artisans wielding specially designed tools, with tens of thousands of precise strikes to raise them gently from the surface of the silver sheet. The milky-piercing pattern on the body of the vessel follows a gradual gradient from top to bottom: the piers at the top are round and full, while those at the bottom become increasingly sharp and defined. This graduated design breaks away from the uniform arrangement typical of conventional shower-striking patterns. The base of the vessel, by contrast, features a polished finish—completely devoid of any decoration—giving it a mirror-like smoothness that imbues the entire set with an elegant sense of "negative space."

Xuan Ce·Shan Da Wen Tang Fei
Capacity: 1400ml
Gram weight: 724g
Dimensions: 197*169*217.5mm

Xuance·Shan Da Wen Ji Xu
Capacity: 400ml
Gram weight: 291g

Xuance·Shan Da Wen Gongdao Cup
Capacity: 250ml
Gram weight: 142g
Dimensions: 170*79*72mm

Xuance·Shan Da Wen Tea Can
Capacity: 400ml
Gram weight: 217g
Dimensions: 92*92*109.5mm

Xuance·Shan Da Wen Jian Shui
Capacity: 1000ml
Gram weight: 513g
Dimensions: 155*155*96mm

Xuance·Shan Da Wen Tea Coaster
Gram weight: 128g
Size: Diameter 110mm

The Millennial Cultural Heritage of the Milk-Nail Pattern
As an ancient decorative motif, the nipple pattern can trace its origins back to the Peiligang culture of the early Neolithic period. At that time, the nipple pattern appeared on pottery tripods, serving primarily practical functions such as reinforcing the vessel body and increasing the surface area exposed to heat, while also possessing certain decorative qualities. During the Shang and Zhou dynasties, the nipple pattern was widely adopted on bronze artifacts, becoming an important decorative element. Typically displayed on the surface of objects in a raised form, the patterns intersected horizontally and vertically, arranged either systematically or randomly, giving rise to a sense of solemnity and majesty that reflected the awe people of that era felt toward power and religion. By the Han dynasty, the nipple pattern had further evolved and innovated, appearing on jade artifacts and bronze mirrors and acquiring richer cultural connotations—for instance, symbolizing the prolific reproduction between heaven and earth and embodying the endless continuity of life.

"Uniquely ingenious craftsmanship"
The ultimate expression of the granulation technique demands rigorous processes aimed at achieving perfection. Artisans employ a variety of traditional techniques. Using specially crafted hammers, they gently tap the surface of silverware, carefully controlling the力度 and rhythm to gradually raise the silver material into the shape of tiny studs. This process requires extraordinary patience and precision; the size, spacing, and form of each stud must strictly adhere to the design specifications.

A tea set is an art of living and a symbol of culture. Whether used for daily tea drinking, as a gift for loved ones, or treasured as a collectible, it never fails to bring people endless delight and heartfelt emotion. In this complex and bustling world, let us pick up a cup of fragrant tea together and savor the beauty and serenity of life.